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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.64, 200.68 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.64, 200.68 and 112.84 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.64 : 200.68 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.64/200.68 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.64x = 200.68 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.64x = 22,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,644.73/145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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